IBS Guidance

IBS guidance

Appointments
Home Visits

Doctors Appointments (Tel: 01865 515731)

blood_pressure2We offer ten minute surgery appointments with the doctor.  Each doctor has their own consulting times but appointments are generally available from 9.00 am – 11.00 am and 4.00pm – 5.30pm Monday to Friday.  There are also some appointments with the Doctor and Nurse on Saturday morning - these are for pre-booked appointments ONLY.

Routine appointments can be booked in advance but we aim to see patients with urgent problems the same day.  In order to enable continuity of care, we ask you to see one regular doctor wherever possible. 

If you no longer require your appointment, please telephone us so that it may be used for another patient.

Telephone Advice (Tel: 01865 515731)

Our doctors and nurses are usually available for telephone advice e.g. for results, medication queries or advice. Please contact reception for this.  The best time to call is between 11.30 – 12.00 noon and 3.00 pm – 3.30 pm.

Practice Nurse Appointments (Tel 01865 515731)

bp_checkPractice Nurses are trained to dealt with a wide range of problems including wound care, health education and smoking cessation, travel immunisations and cervical smears.  Individual nurse can provide more specialised advice and follow-up for diabetes, asthma and high blood pressure. 

When booking an appointment, it is helpful if you can give your reason for attending, so that we can book you into an appropriate clinic.

Healthcare Assistant (Tel: 01865 515731)

Our Healthcare Assistant is fully trained to take blood samples, blood pressure measurements and other tasks to assist the doctors and Practice Nurse.

 
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